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zoototheyork · 04-02-2008, 10:56 PM

i want to cover it, + door panels. got a estimate from a local place, 600! just to cover the dash? (out of car already) not includeing materials ha ha ha.
any ways where can I find a write up or some info on the basics of this??
thank youuuu.

Rnz520 · 04-02-2008, 11:52 PM

There are plenty of write ups on how to fiberglass it or cover it with vinyl from home depot (similar process). Just use the search button, I know its not the most accurate but if you look long enough you will find it.

BoostedCoupe · 04-02-2008, 11:56 PM

600 just for labor? you would be such a dumb ass to pay that. i did mine with the dash in the car and it took maybe 3 hours. wrap it your self its not hard. just make sure you use lots of glue and stretch the fabric.

IRN · 04-03-2008, 12:59 AM

DIY! s13 is by far one of the easiest considering its flat single surface design. get a fat sheet of what ever fabric and just use fabric glue and a razor. I did it to a spare dash a while back. came out good but it faded.

proledoriat · 04-03-2008, 01:05 AM

$8 worth of permanent fabric glue, black suede $20 a yard (3 yards) and 1 1/2 hours of meticulousness= That
not counting the gorilla fur on the panels and love box, lol.

s13drob · 04-03-2008, 01:07 AM

pix of fiberglass coverd dashes plz..... i havnt seen one yet

Enjin · 04-03-2008, 01:10 AM

that dashboard is so effing sexy

I'm looking to do that as well...

IRN · 04-03-2008, 01:14 AM

that is exactly what im talking about. that dash reminds me of my old one. have you had any problems with fading? I dyed it back black once but the suede texture didnt stay the same.

proledoriat · 04-03-2008, 01:16 AM

Thank you! All I can say is take your time, It looks good, but it could have looked better. If I were to do it again I would have it sewed to the contours instead. I'll post pics of a contour sewn suede fc dash when I finish it.

s13drob · 04-03-2008, 01:24 AM

the suede thing is the shit. id like 2 do sumthing like that when my dash cracks. maybe chinchilla? haha

g6civcx · 04-03-2008, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by proledoriat

$8 worth of permanent fabric glue, black suede $20 a yard (3 yards) and 1 1/2 hours of meticulousness= That
not counting the gorilla fur on the panels and love box, lol.

Good work, but suede gets collects dirt and gets dirty quickly.

g6civcx · 04-03-2008, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostedCoupe

600 just for labor? you would be such a dumb ass to pay that. i did mine with the dash in the car and it took maybe 3 hours. wrap it your self its not hard. just make sure you use lots of glue and stretch the fabric.

Quality custom fabrication work can go much higher than that. S13 owners are cheap and broke.

5t341tH · 04-03-2008, 02:33 PM

if covering a cracked dash with suede or w/e, wouldnt the cracks show thru? how do i prevent this from happening once i attempt this

*exitspeed* · 04-03-2008, 02:38 PM

Check the chat section. This topic was just discussed a few weeks ago.

04-02-2008, 10:56 PM	#1
zoototheyork BANNED Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: dover, nj and orlando, fl Age: 38 Posts: 189 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s13 dash/ need info i want to cover it, + door panels. got a estimate from a local place, 600! just to cover the dash? (out of car already) not includeing materials ha ha ha. any ways where can I find a write up or some info on the basics of this?? thank youuuu.

04-02-2008, 11:52 PM	#2
Rnz520 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Culpeper Age: 35 Posts: 388 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There are plenty of write ups on how to fiberglass it or cover it with vinyl from home depot (similar process). Just use the search button, I know its not the most accurate but if you look long enough you will find it. __________________ *93 240sx:KA-T, FLTA-2s, MR TR, Greddy F&R bars, Greddy gauges, Cusco brace, etc

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BoostedCoupe Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Fulton, TN Age: 34 Posts: 1,043 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	600 just for labor? you would be such a dumb ass to pay that. i did mine with the dash in the car and it took maybe 3 hours. wrap it your self its not hard. just make sure you use lots of glue and stretch the fabric. __________________ 92 vert converted 5speed and other little things

04-03-2008, 12:59 AM	#4
IRN Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: land of the refs Age: 37 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	DIY! s13 is by far one of the easiest considering its flat single surface design. get a fat sheet of what ever fabric and just use fabric glue and a razor. I did it to a spare dash a while back. came out good but it faded. __________________

04-03-2008, 01:05 AM	#5
proledoriat Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: seattle Age: 38 Posts: 46 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$8 worth of permanent fabric glue, black suede $20 a yard (3 yards) and 1 1/2 hours of meticulousness= That not counting the gorilla fur on the panels and love box, lol. __________________ Listen to Blue Scholars!

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s13drob Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: socal Posts: 774 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	pix of fiberglass coverd dashes plz..... i havnt seen one yet

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Enjin Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Memphis, TN / Osaka, Japan Age: 38 Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	that dashboard is so effing sexy I'm looking to do that as well... __________________ 1991 Nissan 240sx www.tractionoptional.com

04-03-2008, 01:14 AM	#8
IRN Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: land of the refs Age: 37 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that is exactly what im talking about. that dash reminds me of my old one. have you had any problems with fading? I dyed it back black once but the suede texture didnt stay the same. __________________

04-03-2008, 01:16 AM	#9
proledoriat Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: seattle Age: 38 Posts: 46 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you! All I can say is take your time, It looks good, but it could have looked better. If I were to do it again I would have it sewed to the contours instead. I'll post pics of a contour sewn suede fc dash when I finish it. __________________ Listen to Blue Scholars!

04-03-2008, 01:24 AM	#10
s13drob Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: socal Posts: 774 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	the suede thing is the shit. id like 2 do sumthing like that when my dash cracks. maybe chinchilla? haha

04-03-2008, 02:33 PM	#13
5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 36 Posts: 2,787 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	if covering a cracked dash with suede or w/e, wouldnt the cracks show thru? how do i prevent this from happening once i attempt this

04-03-2008, 02:38 PM	#14
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 45 Posts: 20,900 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Check the chat section. This topic was just discussed a few weeks ago. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com